Title:  Peer Work Placement Coordinator

Peer Work Placement Coordinator 

• Part time 16 hours  week | 3 Years Fixed Term position until July 2028
• Lived Experience Level 3 | Be valued for what you do | Work-life balance
• Based in Box Hill | Close to public transport, cafes & shops! 

A rewarding Lived Experience role supporting students of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work complete their work placement with Eastern Health’s mental health service. 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Peer Work Placement Coordinator coordinates, administers, evaluates and continuously improves our peer work placement program for students of the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work across Eastern Health’s mental health services.  

This designated Lived Experience role encompasses daily operations for the Student Placement Program and supports students and peer supervisors throughout the placement journey. Working as part of our Lived Experience Workforce and reporting to the Manager Capability & Innovation - Lived Experience, the Peer Work Placement Coordinator also works closely with the Lived Experience leadership team and collaborates with external training providers to deliver best-in-class learning experiences and student outcomes. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Lived experience of your own mental health challenges, or lived experience as a family member, carer or supporter of someone who has experienced mental health challenges 
• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work 
• Substantial experience providing mental health peer work as part of a Lived Experience Workforce  
• Ability to develop and facilitate engaging information and training sessions 
• Strong passion for empowering lived experience students and early-career peer workers 
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills 

Please see the Position Description for further details.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for a position description 

Contact Person: Zoe Lethbridge - Manager Capability & Innovation, Lived Experience Workforce

Contact Email: zoe.lethbridge@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 9th July 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1).

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day